Scotland: A Beautiful Place to Live and Study Adventure Tourism Management Past Review
By Kathleen T (Recreation Management, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania) for
University of the Highlands and Islands: Inverness - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, it gave me the global perspective on my major that I was looking for and further heightened my knowledge on the multiple career paths of recreation.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I enjoyed my classes that I took abroad, they were structured very differently to my courses at my home university. I found the school to be challenging in more than one way but I learned more from this challenge. There were only two pieces of work per class that would determine your final grade and I had lectures once a week. Each class had one three hour lecture and then a practical that went with the class. This was the outdoor activity component. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
UHI had a strong outdoor leadership and skills component. This allowed me to further my own outdoor skills, but I did not get enough out of the lectures. I hope to have more tutor led lectures and not Virtual Classrooms. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved living with my host family, they were very kind and welcoming. |
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I enjoyed the food and did not have a problem with the diet. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I joined the mountaineering club which was a student led club that took other students from UHI on week outdoor trips. I had a great time with the club and was able to meet more students through my involvement with this club. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in Fort William. I did not find it to be a challenging place to navigate through. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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